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Jurisdiction B & C Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) POE Advisory Group Meeting Minutes – June 4, 2026

Meeting Date and Time: June 4, 2026, 10:00 am ET

Facilitator: Judie Roan, JC POE Sr. Analyst

Advisory Group Members: Joyce Ardrey, Rachel Hatty, and Curt Burtram

Agenda:

  • Welcome & Introductions
  • News & Updates
  • POE Educational Activities
  • Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion
  • Online Tools and Spotlight
  • Meeting Adjourned
  1. Welcome & Introductions

    Judie welcomed the group to the meeting and reviewed the role of the POE AG. Judie also reminded members about the importance of completing the survey every quarter.

  2. News & Updates

    Judie reviewed recent updates and articles and asked for comments:

    • Clarification of Custom Fitted Orthoses
    • Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Expiration
      • A member mentioned some issues with getting the correct denials through redeterminations for same and similar equipment – Judie asked for examples and stated she will research. 
    • Exemption Process for Prior Authorization (PA) of Certain DMEPOS Items
    • Reopening Request Changes
    • Enrollment Appeals & Rebuttals to the National Provider Enrollment Contractor
    • myCGS Updates
      • Judie thanked Rachel for assisting with a myCGS issue for exempt suppliers
  3. POE Educational Activities

    Judie reviewed the webinar and workshop schedule.

  4. Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion
    • A member mentioned concern with information provided by CGS Connect about therapeutic shoes and will forward Judie an email. Judie stated she will research and respond as soon as possible.
  5. Online Tools & Spotlight
    • Judie reviewed the Physician’s Corner resources in the Spotlight.
    • A member mentioned that they greatly appreciate all the resources and education CGS offers to O&P suppliers and always refers suppliers to the CGS website.

    Lastly, Judie reminded the group of the importance of completing the survey.

  6. Meeting Adjourned
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